Rensselaer Central Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 · Rensselaer Central School Corp
#176 of 335 middle schools in Indiana
#7320 of 15,369 nationally
About Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer Central Middle School is a public middle located in Rensselaer, in the Rensselaer Central School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 176th of 335 ranked middle schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 4 schools in Rensselaer; Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rensselaer Central Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rensselaer Central Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students · 275 m away
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
329 students · 299 m away
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
398 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
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Eastbrook Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
358 students
Corydon Central Jr High School
Corydon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
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Taylor Middle School
Kokomo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rensselaer Central Middle School a good school?
Rensselaer Central Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 51.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #176 of 335 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rensselaer Central Middle School rank in Indiana?
Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks #176 of 335 middle schools in Indiana and #7320 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rensselaer Central Middle School?
Rensselaer Central Middle School had 363 students in 2025.
Is Rensselaer Central Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Rensselaer Central Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rensselaer Central Middle School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Rensselaer Central Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.